MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

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1 Chief & Council Meeting August 21, :00 p.m. Present: Chief Larry Boyer William Boyer Sr. Jim Cada Sr. LarryNiganobe Ted Boyer Sr. Annie Jackpine Ralph Evelyn Niganobe Wanda Chiblow Melanie Daybutch - Receptionist/Secretary Absent with regrets: Rosemary Morningstar AGENDA I. Band Administrator Update - Jim Cada Jr. * Select 2 Forestry Officers 2. Minutes of August 7/96 meeting 3. Mark Cada's Proposal forpreventative Maintenance * Require a decision 4. Five Labour Positions * Select 5 names from GWA listing 5. Membership * Band Transfer - Require BCR Signing/Approval *Awaiting Band Transfers 6. September 4/96 meeting 7. Other Business a) Sandra Boyer-Nolan b) Remove Brush c) Medical Van d) Date fornext General Band Meeting MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario POR lbo Tel: (705) Fax: (705)

2 1. BAND ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE - JIM CADA JR. Forestry Positions Jim gave a brief summary of these positions and stated that they will be working out of the Planning Unit. He stated that the funding for these positions was uncertain earlier this year when our last forestry program was in place. A number of First Nations decided to continue their programs with the risk of not be fully sure whether or not the funding would be approved or not. Funding was approved on July 19/96. He also gave Council a summary of the last forestry program that we had earlier this year, and stated that he was not very satisfied with the work accomplished. He is hoping that three weeks after the program something will be drafted to state how the forestry program can be managed. He is going to request a weekly report from the individuals selected. Council discussed the applicants and agreed to hire Clayton Labranche and Greg Daybutch. Alternative Funding Arrangement (AFA) Annual Return This is a management report that is to be completed by the Band Administrator. Jim went through the management report with Council and explained different sections. He stated that this requires a letter of Council's support. Our AFA runs out this year, and DIA is urging First Nations to sign the agreement presently in place which will have detrimental effects on reporting. By signing this agreement First Nations will be required to get a legal certificate and a financial certificate. This will also have negative effects on self government intiatives. However, if this agreement goes through each First Nation will be required to become incorporated and it will also relieve DIA of any liability they have. First Nations are requesting to modify the agreement and/or propose a new agreement all together. This is to be decided by April 1st, Band Staff Meeting Jim stated that there will be staff meeting tomorrow (August 22/96) and that the colour schemes will be chosen. He said that he will have a financial report done in the near future for the Administration and Health complex. Ray's Truck It was asked as to how much longer we will be using Ray's truck. Jim stated that we need to find out how far along our lots are, how much more fill is required in these lots. Jim will investigate and provide Chief & Council with an update at the next meeting. 2. MINUTES OF AUGUST 7/96 MEETING - the minutes of August 7/96 meeting were accepted and signed.

3 Mover: Seconder: Annie Jackpine-Ralph William Boyer Sr. Carried. Discussion regarding minutes: Bank Agreement Access to Reserve Vendor's Permit Jim stated that the agreement and BCR still need to be drafted. This will be brought up at the next General Band Meeting. It was asked why there was noquota amount forjulie Ann Boyer and we have to wait until Linda Chiblow returns from her holidays because she is the one who handles the vendor's permits. Housing Bernadine Dabutch Last meeting it was decided to offer this house to Laura Niganobe because Theresa Wishart was unable to be located. Laura has not contacted the office with her answer due to the fact that she has recently signed a lease agreement and will probably not be able to get out of it. Therefore this house will be offered to Theresa Wishart since her whereabouts is now known. Chief Boyer informed Elizabeth Chiblow that we will await her answer until Friday, August 23/96. * During the discussion of Bernadine's house a letter was passed out to Council from Monica Daybutch who is requesting to live in the house. Council will send Monica a letter informing her that people have already been recommended for this house. It will also advise her that we are following the housing list and that she should fill out a housing request form so that she will be on the list forfuture consideration. Connie Morningstar At the last meeting it was decided to offer this house to Janice Boyer. She has declined her offer. Therefore this house will be offered to Rita Redsky since she was the next person recommended for the house. If she declines it will be offered to Wilma Bisailllon. Marie Cada Chief Boyer went to visit Marie and she was concerned about the people saying that she is occupying 2 houses. She said that she wants continue to live on the reserve but wants to find someone to live in her old house. Chief Boyer sent out a newsletter to the community updating them of the situation.

4 3. MARK CADA 'S PROPOSAL FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE There was some discussion regarding this matter and one of the things asked was where is the money to pay Mark to do this? Jim stated that the money will come from the heavy equipment line. Jim talked about the rates we are presently using and that we got them from MTO's subsidy rates. He said that he is going to increase the rates which will increase our operating budget but will decrease our program dollars. It was also asked if this was just a temporary project, and it was stated that, yes it will be just to develop and implement the system for the operator's to manage. Council's overall decision was to go ahead with this proposal. 4. SELECTION OF 5 LABOUR POSITIONS At this point William Boyer Sr. declared conflict of interest and dismissed himself. Council decided after much discussion that Robert (Bobby) Momingstar, Micheal Boyer, Terry Boyer, Scott Morningstar and Keith Armstrong are the successful candidates for the 5 Renovation Labourer positions. This is funded through Social Assistance Recipients Transfer Fund (DIA). The Community Opportunity Planner (Val Chiblow) is also going to be requesting dollars from the Naadmaadwiiuk Area Management Board. 5. MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS Band Transfers BCR # was tabled at this point and it was asked if anyone had any objections to approving/signing it. It was stated that it has gone through the process and that after the BCR is signed it will then be submitted to DIA for their ratification/approval. Council voiced no concernsand passed it around for signing. A waiting Band Transfers There was a concern regarding Celina Buswa-Labranche. It was stated that some recent correspondence had requested to transfer Celina's entire family (her husband & children). Whereas on this sheet which listed the people who are wanting the be transferred has only Celinas' name and no other member of her family. Council requested to have this clarified before being posted which is suppose to be done tomorrow (August 22/96). Chief Boyer said that he will discuss this with Matthew Armstrong (Membership Clerk) first thing tomorrow moming, and see if there is any possible way of meeting with the Membership Review Committee before posting this list. Another item that can be discussed with the Committee could be the ties these people have with our community.

5 6. SEPTEMBER 4/96 MEETING Chief Boyer gave an update of the meeting that took place today at the Planning Unit with BDO's consultants regarding the Economic Development Entity. It was decided that there will be a supper meeting on Wednesday, September 4th, 1996 to get this entity off theground. This meeting will include the members of Chief and Council, Mississagi Trust and the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Council agreed to be there. 7. OTHER BUSINESS Sandra Boyer-Nolan Annie updated Council about the School Bus Business that Sandra is currently working on. There has been $5, secured by Dorothy Keon from Naadmaadwiiuk Area Management Board (NAMB) for the necessary training that has to take place. There was a meeting with Bud Maciver requesting him to train Sandra's first choice. She choose Donald Gionette and if it was at all possible they were going to see if they could split the training. For example they could use the first five months for Donald Gionette and second five months for Scott Morningstar, which was Sandra's second choice. Council is being asked to support this program for funding from NAMB. Council agreed to support. Remove Brush From the Side of the Road Chief Boyer asked Annie if it was possible to get the summer students to remove the brush from the side of the road. Lorne Boyer who was working on this project is finished on Friday and will not be able to get it done. Annie stated that the summer students are done on the 30th and that she will look into it. Medical Van A concern regarding the driver of the medical van driving after hours. If for some reason there is a medical trip pass working hours the driver should be waiting with the patient until after their appointment because he does get paid waiting time. Annie said that she will bring this concern to Fern and inform her that this is the second time a Council member has witnessed this. Next General Band Meeting is September 9/96. No other business was discussed Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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